2001 Acura NSX vs. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina

To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura NSX would be higher. At 5,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Acura NSX. (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 89 kg more than 2001 Acura NSX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Lumina (465 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura NSX. (304 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura NSX. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura NSX has manual transmission. 2001 Acura NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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